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Russia says European interest in its fuel is continuing
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says European buyers still want Russian energy.
He pointed to politicians, including in Germany, calling for Russian gas purchases to resume.
Some countries that can still buy Russian energy under exemptions want those arrangements extended.
The comments come after European countries stopped or reduced purchases of Russian gas, oil and petroleum products.
They show that debate over access to Russian fuel continues in Europe.
Novak did not describe any new agreements or say what will happen next.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said European consumers continue to show interest in Russian fuel.
He cited calls by politicians and countries to resume purchases of Russian gas, oil and petroleum products.
Novak also said countries benefiting from exemptions want them extended.
He made the remarks in an interview on Soloviev Live television.
- Who
- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
- What
- He said European consumers continue to show interest in Russian fuel.
- When
- October 17, according to the article dateline.
- Where
- In an interview on Soloviev Live television.
- Why
- Novak pointed to calls to resume purchases and extend exemptions. He did not give a specific reason for the interest.
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- Speaker
- Alexander Novak
- Outlet
- TASS
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Television program
- Soloviev Live
- Products mentioned
- Russian gas, oil and petroleum products
What people are saying
In other words, we see interest in Russian energy resources.
Recently, we have seen more and more politicians and countries saying that it was a mistake to stop purchases of Russian gas or Russian oil, or petroleum products.